Enrofloxacin for Degus
Pocket Pet · Octodon degus · typical adult weight 0.17–0.30 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 5 mg/kg SC every 12 hours for five days in degus, per Correa LA, Espinoza A, Aleuy OA, Soto-Gamboa M. Cesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Science. 2023;55:155-166. DOI: 10.4206/ajvs.553.01 URL: https://ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/download/281/206. Enrofloxacin is used in degus for Post-operative antibiotic (infection control) after cesarean section / OVH. Routes documented in degus: SC. A typical adult degu weighs 0.17–0.30 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enrofloxacin in degus, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 mg/kg | every 12 hours for five days | Post-operative antibiotic (infection control) after cesarean section / OVH | Weak | Correa LA, Espinoza A, Aleuy OA, Soto-Gamboa M. Cesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Science. 2023;55:155-166. DOI: 10.4206/ajvs.553.01 URL: https://ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/download/281/206 |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Side effects & warnings
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for degus may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Enrofloxacin for Degus?
Enrofloxacin dose range in degus, with cited source references: SC 5 mg/kg every 12 hours for five days.
How is Enrofloxacin administered in Degus?
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in degus: SC.
What conditions does Enrofloxacin treat in Degus?
Enrofloxacin is indicated in degus for: Post-operative antibiotic (infection control) after cesarean section / OVH.
What are the side effects of Enrofloxacin in Degus?
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the degu dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Enrofloxacin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in degus — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.